This Tomato Prosciutto Pasta with lots of caramelized onions and garlic and herbs is a lovely summer dish. Serve it with some parmesan and glass of wine and enjoy summer dinner.
Hello, everyone. I hope you’re doing well. So am I. I am going to keep it very short today. Even though that extreme heat wave I reported last time has gone now, it’s still very hot in our apartment. My brain is apparently melting and cannot produce even a couple of coherent paragraphs. You are going to forgive me though, aren’t you? Why? Because I’vebrough this scrumptious Tomato Prosciutto Pasta for you!
I believe most of you enjoyed tomato pasta at least once in your lives, or perhaps you do enjoy it every now and then. Summer is the perfect time for this kind of recipe, after all. However, this is not just regular tomato pasta as I’ve tried to elevate the flavour profile by adding:
- Smoky and salty prosciutto;
- Caramelized onions and garlic. We do like garlic! While I suggest using 2-3 garlic cloves in the recipe, you should always adjust the amount to your liking. For our Tomato Prosciutto Pasta, I used much more of the garlic, like 5 or 6 large cloves. Trust me, that won’t be overpowering;
- A lot of herbs. I used fresh thyme and some basil paste (As I didn’t have fresh basil on hands), but you can use parsley, oregano, or even rosemary (You’ll need just a little of rosemary);
- Smoked paprika and chilly flakes for more aroma and a little kick;
- A good amount of olive oil and butter for the extra creamy texture and a little good balsamic to bring up more sweetness and freshness;
- Parmesan or other salty cheese to balance the sweetness of the dish.
I hope you don’t need more arguments on why this Tomato Prosciutto Pasta is so delicious. If you still have some doubts, I encourage to give it a try and let me know what you think.
Cheers.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. extra version olive oil
- 1 large white/red onion, sliced (about 1,5 cups)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced (I used more)
- 80 gr. prosciutto, cut into small pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (preferably different colours), whole or cut in half if large
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp. basil paste (substitute for a handful of fresh basil)
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. balsamic
- salt (optional) and chilly flakes, to your liking
- 200-250 g. pasta
- parmesan, shaved, to serve
- more fresh thyme, basil, and olive oil for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp.of the olive oil over low medium heat and cook the onions and garlic, about7 minutes, until lightly caramelized.
- Add the prosciutto and cook 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, herbs, butter, balsamic, and chilly flakes. Increase heat and cook about 5-7minutes, until the tomatoes are soft. Try and add some salt if needed (Proscuitto and parmesan are salty). Stir in extra olive oil (optional).
- Cook the pasta in salted water as instructed on the package. Reserve some(1/2 cup) liquid and drain. Combine the pasta with sauce and mix. Add some of the reserved water to thinner up the sauce.
- Serve immediately with some cheese and sprinkled with extra herbs.
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You had me at prosciutto. Oh, and extra garlic. I love it anytime in anything! Love this recipe, Ben! On my list of “must-make”s. Thanks!
I love this recipe, Ben! This is perfect for summer. Our tomatoes are just starting to come into season, and I think a good pasta dish might be in order here soon. The addition of prosciutto is a must, too! Hang in there…I hope it cools off in your apartment soon. (Or just go climb into the freezer maybe?)
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As with your previous recipe again I am delighted you recommend serving this tomato prosciutto pasta with a glass of wine! I love using cherry tomatoes in my pasta recipes. Don’t you think they add a unique and delicious sweetness to the recipe? This is truely yummy Ben.
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This dish is calling my name! It’s the epitome of summer comfort food. So love the combination of fresh tomatoes, prosciutto and parm. Definitely going on the to-make list!